From the archives. Taken with my Canon 50D during a 2011 workshop during which I first used ND Grad filters and learned to trust the histogram.

Portland Bill, Dorset, UK

Taken as part of my 12in12 project, the geometry of the sea wall and the horizon caught my eye.

Dana Point, CA

I waited in the rain for the furthest dinghy to slowly move around the post and line up with the others.

Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK

I'm so drawn to the desert that I oftentimes neglect to visit the coast ... even though it's only 10 miles away. This was just a perfect day hiking by the Pacific.

Dana Point, CA

Another of my 12in12 project locations … with the added bonus of being close to a great coffee shop.

San Clemente Pier, CA

Another shot from the archives. A beautiful sunrise taken on my Canon 5D Mark II - an awesome camera.

Montauk Point, NY

Dramatic signage warning for a submerged berm on this beautiful Nordfriesland island.

Sylt, Germany

Fabulous sunrise colors make this coastline shot.

Portland Bill, Dorset, UK

A gloomy start to the day … that adds some atmosphere to the shot of surfers waiting for their next wave.

San Clemente, CA

Sometimes color and symmetry is all you need to make an interesting shot.

Weymouth Pier, Dorest, UK

I was drawn to the warm early morning light on the rocks, picking out the seaweed, as the waves splashed around them.

Montauk Point, NY

A beautiful pink and lilac sunrise over a disused stone loading quay and fisherman’s crane.

Portland Bill, Dorset, UK

Layers of texture, tone, and color build towards the rising sun.

Montauk Point, NY

A silhouette showing the wide contrast of activities found along the SoCal coastline.

Huntington Beach, CA

Blue hour light mixed with a slow shutter speed gives a soft-focus effect in this beach scene.

Sylt, Germany

Symmetry, repeating patterns, tones, and side lighting.

Huntington Beach Pier, CA

The lighthouse guides passing vessels through the hazardous waters surrounding the Bill.

Portland Bill, Dorset, UK

Golden hour colors and soft light play on the swirling waves around the rock.

Montauk Point, NY